As the owner of the business, do you find a lot of people coming to you for the answers? It can be overwhelming! Instead of giving answers. Lead by asking questions. Too many people in leadership roles think leadership is about telling people to do things. Lead by... Read »

How important is executive presence for small business leaders? Executive presence is about more than getting promoted to the next rung in the ladder of a large corporation. It’s also important if you have the top spot in your small business. Executive presence... Read »

In a society where extraversion reigns, the introverted business leader can sometimes get the sense that we’re lacking in social and people skills. You or your team members may have a preference for an introverted way of interacting if, for example, Conversation... Read »

As a business leader, your company’s results depend largely on your ability to get results from your employees. Which means a lot depends on your ability to communicate effectively with them.[p] Study after study concludes that millions, even billions, of dollars are... Read »

Many know that West Point has produced some of the finest military leaders in U.S. history. But it might surprise you to know that many of the world’s most successful business leaders walked the halls of West Point, as well.[p] West Point is consistently ranked as a... Read »

What if I told you that one of the greatest secrets to problem-solving is found in getting creative? Sounds like a platitude, doesn’t it?[p] But as business owners, it’s easy to get quickly absorbed in the day-to-day because we’re so focused on thriving and surviving.... Read »